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Chapter 52

(Max)

"There's so many memories here," Nudge said.

I nodded in agreement and looked around. The cave had that annoying moist feeling. From both the heat and the dampness of a cave. It was still as small as ever, but also extremely roomy.

We'd flown at a very smooth pace, so I decided it was time for a small break. Of course I hadn't thought of going to the Hawk's Cave. It was actually the last place I'd ever think of going, but the little ones had insisted. Saying it was the closest place to rest which was in fact true.

Plus It was near the School. I couldn't complain.

"Oooh look," Nudge squealed.

I came over to her and peered over the edge of the cave where she was at. There were millions of nests scattered all over the place. Little black balls of fluff sat in almost every nest.

"They're baby hawks here," Nudge said, "I wonder what happened to the other ones."

"Those are the same hawks Nudge," I said, "It's only been about a year since we last saw them so they haven't grown much."

In the distance we watched as the mommy and daddy hawks flew over and started feeding their kids. I looked away not wanting to throw up as those cute balls of fluff turned vicious and started chewing on the desert rats their parents had brought.

Total was lying near the back of the cave and was watching the hawks fly around warily. When the bigger hawks had come Total had backed away from the entrance of the cave. Sure Total was a dog and I'm not sure how yummy he'd be to a bird, but he was small and they had big claws. Enough said.

I walked around the cave some more. Gazzy and Iggy were sitting at the edge of the cave. Their feet dangling.

Dylan was also walking around the cave. He'd been very interested in the hawks earlier, but now he seemed intent on the cave. It was a pretty cool cave. Dylan looked up and smiled at me.

I'd told him all about this place before we got here. How we used it as a hideout a few times.

I sighed remembering all those times. The reason I wasn't very enthusiastic to be here is because the person who found this cave was now gone. It just reminded me of everyone I've lost.

I turned to face my flock.

"Ok guys this is our last stop before we head on over to the School," I said, "Stay alert because I have no idea what will happen. We don't exactly have the element of surprise on our side either."

Everyone nodded gravely. Even I was nervous and scared about the place that had started it all.

Max you shouldn't go charging off without a plan. The Voice said.

Well do you have any ideas? I asked. Of course it didn't answer my question.

You're still unprepared Max. You have no idea what's in store for you.

Care to elaborate? I asked. Again no reply.

I clapped my hands together, "Ok who's ready to go to the School."

No one replied.

A few minutes later we were flying across the never ending sky once more. I turned down the tempting offer of flying with the hawks like Gazzy had suggested. It was still somewhat early in the morning, but for some reason I knew we didn't have enough time.

The Voice never stopped nagging me when we flew out of the Hawk's Cave. To save you from a blistering headache like the one I was starting to get I'll translate it's fortune cookie crap into eight simple words, "me not having a plan is very bad."

I was uncomfortable with not having a well thought out plan, or at least a plan, but really when have I ever had one anyway.

All I knew was that it would all end at the School somehow. You can't have a plan for that. I'll just have to see what happens first then regret it in the future...like always.

I wondered if this is when I would save the world. After months I think it was about time I got to it. But then there was the apocalypse thing. I wasn't very sure about that. I've never really thought about the apocalypse that much. All I knew is it's something that's supposed to happen soon.

I rolled my shoulders a bit, feeling extremely tense. I closed my eyes and took calming deep breaths. I felt the wind ruffle my feathers. Felt the warm sun against my wings. I've never felt this calm or at peace in a long time. God I loved flying.

I lived in that moment for a while until I opened my eyes and focused once again on what lied ahead.

I soared high above my flock and watched as the clouds went by, as the trees swayed below us. Weirdly in the mixture of emotions I was feeling..I felt kind of happy. I was going to have revenge for Angel, my mom, and Fang. They weren't going to take anyone away from me ever again.

My internal GPS told me we were getting closer and closer to the School. Using my raptor vision I focused on our surroundings trying to spot anything suspicious.

The last time we headed towards the School we took a "borrowed" car there. We were being chased and we had absolutely no plan (plus we didn't exactly go there ourselves. We were kidnapped and then taken there) Now? We flew straight there, we aren't being chased, and we still have absolutely no plan. We've changed so much.

I could see the School now. We were getting closer with each flap. Each wing stroke. We would be there soon and somehow I knew they were waiting for us.

"It's time to head down guys," I said.

Everyone followed my lead as we angled down towards the top of the School. What came next was completely unexpected I was stupid not to expect.

A bullet whizzed by my ear and I heard a gasp come out of Nudge.

Everything else happened so fast. Soon we were all falling. Falling to the ground. My hand was pressed to my side and I felt the warm wet blood seep through my fingers.

The last thing I thought before I completely blacked out was that the Doomsday Group was smarter than all the other evil sick people I've faced.

They went right for the kill.

Dun dun dun...I love doing that!

Yea I mean it's so much more smarter to kill your enemies instead of just playing around with them. I mean THINK evil people THINK! Max and everyone else could be dead by now if evil people were actually smart...Course that would suck lol.

Q: is the leader someone we already know from the original books or is it someone you made up?

A: Oh I've been waiting for someone to ask this! A little bit of both actually. I just made the personality. James Patterson created the character. I know pretty pathetic answer, but you'll find out very soon.

Q: Will we ever learn the leader's name?

A: Yes.

Q: Is subject 4... Fang?

A: Maybe

Q: Y does the leader want to keep her identity a secret?

A: It's mostly just me wanting to keep you guys guessing until everything is revealed. Plus the leader doesn't want them to see her or recognize her.

Q: About what chapter will we get to see the leader?

A: Probably chapter 56. It depends on whether I add or subtract any chapters. Right now it's Chapter 56.

Oh I forgot to tell you guys that I've resumed my usual schedule of updating every other day. So last chapter was on Thursday, today is Saturday, so next chapter comes out Monday.

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